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On Episode 83, we explain how Premier Smith just made Alberta separation easier, and discuss what to expect from PM Carney on healthcare, pipelines and free speech. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes including the dubious claim that land acknowledgements aren't political. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Christine Van Geyn: Beware Liberal, NDP attacks on free expression (National Post)Premier Smith's letter to Trudeau over the Impact Assessment Act (Alberta.ca)Alberta sets groundwork for referendum day after Liberal election victory (Western Standard)Debbie's Law clears second reading, promises greater accountability in Manitoba Healthcare (Discover Westman)Land acknowledgments aren't political. They uphold the rule of law in Canada (The Globe and Mail)Truck displaying graphic anti-abortion videos is driving around Hamilton. Police say it's not a crime (CBC News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 82, we consider whether the Liberals' misleading MAGA buttons violated election laws; we discuss what to expect from Mark Carney on civil liberties if he wins on April 28; and we explain our argument at the Supreme Court on the right to inter-provincial travel. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Liberal operatives planted 'stop the steal' buttons at conservative conference (CBC News) Victory for Canadian Constitution Foundation: court strikes down election censorship law (The CCF)It's time to end the sedition in Ottawa by enforcing the law and following the money (Globe and Mail)CCF Takes Interprovincial Mobility Rights to Supreme Court of Canada (The CCF)Supreme Court to consider if COVID travel bans violated charter mobility rights after woman missed mother's funeral (National Post)Poilievre vows to use notwithstanding clause to support consecutive murder sentences (CTV News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 81, we discuss why we're taking UBC to court for its political activity, we walk you through an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that found Ontario's COVID-19 protest ban violated peaceful assembly, and we explain why McGill is breaking with its student union. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: WARMINGTON: Why punish guy trying to free Sir John A. Macdonald from a box?McGill cuts contractual relationship with student union following pro-Palestinian protestUBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administrationCOVID-19 rules barring protests in 2021 were unconstitutional: Ontario's top courtHomeowners with treeless yards in Quebec town risk $200 'tree police' taxNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 80, we tell you about a new citizenship law on a Saskatchewan First Nation that would allow people to be banned based on 'maturity,' and we walk you through a decision that found the government owed no duty of care to a boy who died after the COVID-19 vaccine. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Hartman v. Attorney General of Canada et al., 2025 ONSC 1831 (CanLII) Test case on First Nation's citizenship law (Blacklock's)Carney says he will not repeal Liberals' anti-pipeline Bill C-69 (Western Standard)Poilievre in Hamilton: Says he'll repeal Bill C-69, sometimes known as 'no more pipelines act' (CBC News)Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (SCC)Toronto District School Board v. Meta Platforms Inc., 2025 ONSC 1499 Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 79, we discuss why the NSICOP Act limits what Pierre Poilievre can say after he gets a security briefing, we tell you about the curious constitutional challenge to closing some of Ontario's safe injection sites, and we consider the constitutionality of an export tax on oil.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Carney refuses to rule out export taxes on Alberta oil or Sask uranium and potash against US (Western Standard)Protecting Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law (City of Vaughan)CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre's 2022 Conservative leadership bidRe: Exported Natural Gas Tax, 1982 CanLII 189 (SCC), [1982] 1 SCR 1004 (CanLii)Ontario consumption sites free to relocate, court hears, contrary to past statements (CP24)Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that curbs spy watchdog members (CBC News)National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act, SC 2017, c 15 (CanLii)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 78, we discuss the B.C. premier's apparent power grab (Bill 7); we explain why it was wrong to discipline B.C. nurse Amy Hamm for her off-duty speech about sex; and we tell you about hate crime charges in Toronto. Plus, our thoughts on Mahmoud Khalil's deportation.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CCF to Premier Eby: Reconsider Bill 7's Brazen Power GrabAmy Hamm: I spoke the truth about women's rights. That isn't professional misconduct (National Post)B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives v Amy Eileen Hamm (BCCNM)Man Charged with Advocating Genocide and 28 other charges in Hate Crime Investigation (Toronto Police)Man faces rare charge of advocating genocide against Jewish community, Toronto police say (CBC News)In Re George Edwin Gray, 1918 CanLII 533 (SCC), 57 SCR 150 (CanLii)The B.C. government's Bill 7 is an indefensible power grab (Globe and Mail)Mahmoud Khalil Is an Easy Call (Reason)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 77, we tell you why an Ontario man has to pay drag performers $380,000 for his 'groomer' comments, we discuss the constitutional limits of PM Carney's position, and we explain why the new election spending decision was not 'Canada's Citizen's United.'Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Man must pay $380K for ‘hate speech' on his northern Ont. Facebook pageHoward Anglin: The constitutional limits on Carney's powers as prime minister Top court finds Ontario spending limits on 3rd-party election ads unconstitutionalOntario (Attorney General) v. Working Families Coalition (Canada) Inc.Pro-Palestine Protesters Acquitted, Launch Charter Rights ChallengeNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 76, we explain what happened in an appeal of Mississauga's decision to mow down a man's naturalized garden; we update you on our Calgary anti-protest bylaw challenge; and we tell you about a teacher bragging about keeping kids from reading about Elon Musk.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Ruck v. Mississauga (City), 2025 ONCA 147 (CanLII)Ruck v. City of Mississauga, 2024 ONSC 2579 (CanLII)Teacher-Librarian trashes Elon Musk bookOntario Court of Appeal sends decision on homeowner's naturalized garden back to lower courtLegal challenge over Calgary's protest bylaw heads to courtNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 74, we tell you about a new report on the program doling out taxpayer dollars to activist groups suing the government; we discuss a new election signs bylaw in St. Catharines, Ont.; and we tell you about a Supreme Court case about when police can enter your property. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:St. Catharines bans display of election signs on non-residential property (CHCH)CCF at the Supreme Court in case about police search powers TODAY February 18The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts: Dave Snow and Ryan Alford (MacDonald-Laurier Institute)Christine Van Geyn: When governments pay to sue themselves on your dime (The Line)Rubio spars with Brennan over Vance's Munich speech (The Hill)Explaining Canada's Cult of ‘Decolonial Futurity' to Americans (Quillette)Yarmouth not enforcing new bylaw prohibiting election signsNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 73, we consider Pierre Poilievre's novel interpretation of constitutional rights in relation to fentanyl; we discuss Calgary's attempt to have a questionable LGBT expert give evidence in our bylaw challenge; and we tell you about the monks buying up land in P.E.I.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Monks, money and the fierce debate over PEI's scarce landGovernment asked to order new investigation into Buddhist land ownership in P.E.I.'A privilege and an honour': Edmonton educator and advocate appointed to SenateStudents say they faced discrimination at UNB law school, filing complaintsSupreme Court won't disclose mysterious donor behind expensive gift for chief justicePickleball court fight dropped after petitioner's outburst at council meetingPoilievre says the Charter supports locking up drug kingpins without using the notwithstanding clauseNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Instead of our regular episode, Christine gives you a full recap of day two of arguments in our Emergencies Act appeal in the Federal Court of Appeal. Read more:Christine Van Geyn: Court ruling condemning use of Emergencies Act must be upheldNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Instead of our regular episode, Christine gives you a full recap of day one of arguments in our Emergencies Act appeal in the Federal Court of Appeal. Read more:Christine Van Geyn: Court ruling condemning use of Emergencies Act must be upheldNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 72, we tell you about our loss in a challenge to B.C.'s COVID-19 vaccine card program; we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear a legal challenge to Quebec's ban on religious symbols; and we tell you why hate crime charges in St. Albert are unlikely.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Hamilton leaders denounce ‘dangerous rhetoric' at Saturday protest near Jackson Square Second Cup cuts ties with Montreal franchisee, closes cafés over antisemitic remarks and gestureKassian v. British Columbia, 2025 BCCA 20No public spitting, drugs, panhandling, feeding birds or feral cats, and protest limits pitched for Edmonton's latest public behaviour rule book ‘Potentially disastrous': The Hub's legal experts react to the Supreme Court's explosive decision regarding Quebec's secularism law Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 71, we explore the constitutionality of Alberta seceding from Canada, we update you on several of the cases that we're working on, we tell you why Meta's new policy doesn't promote hate speech, and explain how your tax dollars funded pro-carbon tax legal groups.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Feds Paid Carbon Tax FriendsReference re Secession of Quebec, 1998 CanLII 793 (SCC)Tasha Kheiriddin: Liberal response to Trump tariffs could break the country apartInterprovincial travel case intervention (Taylor v. Canada)Prince Edward Island free expression case (John Robertson)CCF to appear at Supreme Court in case about the scope of police search powersWard v. Quebec, 2021 SCC 43 (CanLII)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 70, we tell you about some tiny steps B.C. and Alberta are taking toward free trade; we discuss a new report that ranks Canada's health care as second-last among peers, and we tell you about a vaccine mandate lawsuit dismissed for its "outlandish" claims.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Another expensive court loss for anti-vaccine mandate lawyerDorceus v. Ontario et al., 2024 ONSC 7087Canada's health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report Troubling Diagnosis: Comparing Canada's Healthcare with International Peers (C.D. Howe Institute)Canada: A playbook for scoring on your own goal (National Bank)With wine flowing between B.C. and Alberta, makers look to free trade across Canada Ottawa Paid $369K To Silence Critics (Blacklock's)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 69, we tell you about the Liberals' desire to make it even easier to use the Emergencies Act and freeze bank accounts; we discuss whether Justin Trudeau's prorogation is constitutional; and we tell you about some of the bad bills that are now likely to die.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Heegsma v. Hamilton (City), 2024 ONSC 7154 (CanLII)City of Hamilton aims to end tent encampments in parks, says mayor following court winHoward Anglin: The Governor General should not allow Trudeau to prorogue to hold a full Liberal leadership race CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department Trudeau resignation puts capital gains tax hike 'on life support,' but CRA still messing upWith the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not passTwo men file unprecedented legal challenge against Trudeau's request for prorogationNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:21 - The Liberal's approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse, by Joanna Baron   7:11 -  Freeland's dramatic resignation is not without precedent—Canada's history is littered with feuding PMs and cabinet ministers, by J.D.M. Stewart   This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.

On Episode 68, we tell you about a London, Ont., city councillor sanctioned for saucy emjois; we explain what's wrong with a Conservative private member's bill aimed at protecting children online; and we tell why it may not make sense to shut down TikTok's Canadian office.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:London councillor should have pay suspended for 30 days for bullying city staffer: Integrity commissionerBill 241, Municipal Accountability Act, 2024TikTok seeks to block federal government's shutdown order with court challengeNoted Black novelist challenges London school board stance on N-word in booksPassenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probationJoanna Baron: The Liberal's approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse No Cash For Hurtful SignageNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 66, we tell you about a shocking new Free Press investigation into debanking in the United States, and discuss whether Australia's ban on social media for kids under 16 is a good idea. Plus, Bad Legal Takes from U of T and a self-described "fat intersectional feminist."Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:The Debanking of AmericaGuide to Law and Policy regarding Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Discrimination at the University of TorontoOver 800 Canadian bank account holders 'debanked' since 2018: ReportCanadian media outlet says bank denied it a commercial mortgage over conservative political leaningsAirbnb deletes accounts of people attending white supremacist rallyChina's 'social credit' system uses technology to punish citizensWhat Australia's social media ban for children could mean as Quebec eyes similar legislationAmy Hamm: This 'fat intersectional feminist' insists medical care is a human rights abuseNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:56 - ‘Devastating': Canadian experts react to Donald Trump's threat of 25 percent tariffs, by The Hub Staff   5:44 -  Canada's calamitous experience with MAID should be a stark warning for the U.K., by Joanna Baron   This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/.

On Episode 65, we tell you about Freedom Convoy Leader Pat King's criminal convictions and acquittals; we explain why Toronto Police were wrong to arrest journalist Ezra Levant; and we get into the war over bike lanes in Toronto.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo, 2024 HRTO 1651Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'R v Pawlowski, 2024 ABCA 342Ontario passes bill that allows major Toronto bike lanes to be ripped outKorean man gets jail time for being too fat for military duty‘Not unusual,' UN says of firing adviser, who didn't call Israel genocidal Ontario Human Rights Tribunal fines Emo Township for refusing Pride proclamationNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 64, we tell you about the dubious allegations that UBC's law school is racist; update you on Alberta's consultations about how to protect the free speech of professionals; and explain why OutTV wants all Canadian subscribers to pay for its colourful programming.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:An Elite Law School Promised Reforms, Then Made Inclusion ImpossibleDanielle Smith promises to review Alberta's professional regulators, legislate limitsThe new censorship: Regulatory creep, professional regulators, and growing limits on freedom of expressionTrudeau lectures Canadians to prioritize climate change over groceries, affordabilityOutTV wants all subscribers to pay (Blacklock's)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 63, we tell you about the Trudeau government's shocking position on freedom of peaceful assembly in the Emergencies Act case; and we discuss the legal implications of some Yukon municipal councilors refusing to take an oath to the King.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:'Hamas is applauding': Mississauga mayor urged to stop vigil for terror leader Yahya SinwarCCF files materials in appeal of decision that found use of Emergencies Act against truckers unlawfulTown councillors in Dawson City, Yukon, refuse to swear oath to the KingDr. Fundji Benedict's X post in response to Mississauga Mayor Carolyn ParrishNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 62, we tell you about an Alberta man who obtained an injunction to block his girlfriend's assisted-death; we explain why we intervened in a challenge to first-past-the-post; and we discuss the calls in Ontario to use the notwithstanding clause to end encampments.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:B.C. judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, the day before MAID procedureCanada must provide reparations to families of children missing at residential schools, says Kimberly MurrayStars of David drawn in front of Palestinian-owned store a hate crime, Food Fare owner saysA.Y. v N.B, 2024 BCSC 2004This doctor has helped more than 400 patients die. A judge just blocked one of her cases.Ontario's chief electoral officer seeks more tools to fight misinformationCCF appearing in Court in appeal over constitutionality of Canada's voting systemNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 61, we analyze the proposal to improve protections for property, firearms and medical autonomy in the Alberta Bill of Rights; we discuss a Quebec decision that found repeated random stops unconstitutional; and we tell you about a B.C. librarian's argument that she's facing discrimination because she can't pick her kid up on time from daycare.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Victoria library staffer told to choose between job and child care will get hearing with human rights tribunalAlberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment – with exemptionsAlberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act (Bill 24)Court of Appeal upholds Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stopsOntario Calls for Immediate Federal Action on Bail ReformProcureur général du Québec c. Luamba, 2024 QCCA 1387Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 60, we discuss the sentencing William Adamson Skelly, who was convicted for operating a BBQ business without a license during COVID-19; we explain the constitutional challenge to Ontario's climate targets; and we discuss chilling new details about MAID. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Toronto (City) v. Adamson Barbecue Ltd., 2024 ONCJ 525 (CanLII)Yuan Yi Zhu: Debunking the myth of the Persons CaseRestaurant owner who fought COVID lockdown guilty of operating without a licence Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patientsWhat Ontario's highest court did — and did not — say about climate rights this weekMathur v. Ontario, 2024 ONCA 762 (CanLII)U.K. police tell woman it's a crime to say 'God bless you' to someoneNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 59, we give you an update on Jordan Peterson's fight with the Ontario College of Psychologists, we explain why Samidoun has been listed as a terrorist entity, and we tell you about how the justice system in Windsor, Ont., appears to be failing the public.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:No jail, but Windsor judge orders restitution for downtown window-smashing spreeWhy haven't prosecutors decided on charges over B.C. comments praising Hamas?Canada designates Samidoun a terrorist entity after 'death to Canada' chantCurrently listed entities (Public Safety Canada)Terry Glavin: Is Khaled Barakat part of a terrorist group or a victim of Israeli intimidation?United States and Canada Target Key International Fundraiser for Foreign Terrorist Organization PFLPVancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where ‘death to Canada' cry went upRetailers question Windsor, Ont., police decision to stop taking some retail theft reportsJordan Peterson: Alas, no re-educator to be foundNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 58, we tell you about a Quebec decision that found it's discriminatory to not give subsidized daycare to asylum seekers, we explain a new Supreme Court ruling that upheld airline passenger compensation regulations, and Josh complains endlessly about WestJet.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:RA v. WestJet Airlines LtdWestJet ordered to pay more than $2K to passengers after offering $16.17 as reimbursementCourt reserves decision on Sask. government plea to get climate inaction case thrown outVideo of Niagara Police warning to Joanna BerryLILLEY: Study shows how much more Canadians pay for flights due to taxCanada's top court upholds passenger protection rules for flight disruptionsInternational Air Transport Association v. Canada (Transportation Agency)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 57, we tell you about a win and a loss in the war against expression-limiting codes of conduct, and we explain the problems with the proposal to criminalize 'residential school denialism.' Plus Preston Manning's proposed Act Respecting Provincial Jurisdiction.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Clark v City of Medicine Hat, 2024 ABKB 513 (CanLII)OCDSB trustee's bid for judicial review of Code of Conduct sanctions dismissedKinew denies claims of toxic, dysfunctional government made by ousted MLA Bill before Parliament would outlaw residential school 'denialism'Canada's federal and provincial governments should stay in their own lanes Six take-aways from the VP debate between Vance and Walz Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:49 - It's time to amend the Canada Health Act, by Joanna Baron 7:54 - When it comes to where people want to live, Canada is a very small country, by Donald Wright This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 56, we walk you through some potential court challenges to right the ship of federalism, explain why the Canada Health Act must change, and fill you in on the latest news about the Online Harms Act. Plus, should Lake Winnipeg be legally defined as a person?Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-13: An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other ActsCanada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-6)Premier Danielle Smith unveils plans to amend Alberta Bill of RightsLawsuit by Manitoba chiefs urges Lake Winnipeg be legally defined as a personRising number of Canadians support major health care reform, survey findsNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 55, we talk about B.C.'s plan to expand involuntary treatment, we discuss the B.C. Law Society's attack on two members for requesting that a mandatory Indigenous training course be accurate, and we tell you about a lawsuit involving a gender-fluid dog.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Social worker wins £55,000 after row about gender-fluid dachshundStatement on member resolution submitted by James I. Heller and Mark T.K. BerryB.C. to introduce involuntary care for people with concurrent addiction, mental disorders, premier saysJamie Sarkonak: B.C. lawyers shouldn't face residential school 'denialism' accusations for telling the truthHezbollah is hit by a wave of exploding pagers that killed at least 9 people and injured thousandsNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 54, we discuss the dramatic and escalating strike situation at McGill Law and a partial victory for free expression following an unconstitutional Niagara Region City Council decision.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Threat of constitutional challenge leads Niagara Regional Council to change sign and prop bansMcGill law professors on strike in protest of challenge to union certificationToronto judge gets rebuke for ‘mocking,' ‘inflammatory' and ‘inappropriate' comments in family court battle'It's a lie,' billionaire Frank Stronach says of 13 sex crime charges filed against himNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 53, we explain why freedom of speech advocates are concerned about France's arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov; we discuss whether magic mushrooms should be legal; and Josh calls b.s. on a self-identified bisexual asylum seeker who wants 'status for all.'Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:After Canada cancelled his deportation, this bisexual man pushes for status for allA guide to the Digital Services Act, the EU's new law to rein in Big TechFirst-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New CaledoniaHe worked two weekends at a Toronto magic mushroom store. Now he's got a criminal recordIndividual charged with 3D printing of firearms and hate speech In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram bossFrance extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel DurovA dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest stokes speech warDisney drops bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ termsClick to agree with what? No one reads terms of service, studies confirmNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 - The U.K.'s disastrous online speech laws should give Canada pause before implementing our own, by Joanna Baron 6:56 - When it comes to Canada's heavy-handed professional regulators, Jordan Peterson's high-profile persecution is just one case among many, by Christine Van Geyn This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 52, we explain the proposed class actions related to COVID-19 vaccines and lockdowns in Alberta; we discuss the new legal challenge that argues the mentally ill have a right to MAID; and we update you on the harsh sentences for speech crimes in the U.K.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Who are the rioters and what jail sentences have they received?'Burn it all down': Head of B.C. civil liberties group resigns over tweet about church fires Hope Not Hate boss apologises for false ‘acid attack on Muslim woman' tweet Whitehorse city council passes civility policyCanada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorderMan jailed for shouting at police dog and using racist slursBlack woman charged after using n-word on social mediaWoman jailed for hate related communications‘I'm 28. And I'm Scheduled to Die in May.'COVID class action for businesses (statement of claim)COVID class action for vaccine injuriesWhitehorse Civility PolicyNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 51, we update you on Jordan Peterson's fight for freedom of expression; we tell you why the new commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission stepped down; and we walk you through a decision on when phones & laptops can be searched at the border.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 4685 (CanLII)Jordan Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2024 CanLII 74731 (SCC)Jordan Peterson: I will see this contemptible 're-education' process through to its absurd endAnnapolis Group Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality, 2022 SCC 36 R v Pike, 2024 ONCA 608 B.C. Civil Liberties Association leader resigns after controversial social media post'THE NEW SWASTIKA:' Calls grow to ban red triangle as hate symbolNew human rights commissioner resigns before starting roleNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Careful, conservatives—making politicians unaccountable is a recipe for disaster, by Joanna Baron and Christine Van Geyn 8:10 - Can Canada build its way to prosperity? We need many more skilled workers first, by Jeff Griffiths This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 50, we explain why Toronto Police might have violated a man's rights by arresting him for breach of the peace at an anti-Israel protest; we tell you about an Ontario man facing $400,000 in archeological fees; and we update you on the criminal trial of two men in Coutts.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Christie Blatchford: Justice at last for Caledonia man arrested for carrying a Canadian flagFleming v. Ontario, 2019 SCC 45 (CanLII), [2019] 3 SCR 519Amnesty International names B.C. chief the first prisoner of conscience held in Canada It's time originalism came to Canada Video showing woman confronted by police over allegations of defecation on beachOntario Premier requests Wasaga beach visitors not poop in the sandThree men involved in 2022 Coutts border blockade found guilty of mischief by juryOntario farmer says he has to pay $400,000 in archeological fees to build a home on his fieldNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 49, we explain a new Supreme Court treaty decision that could cost tens of billions; we chastise Niagara Regional Council for banning signs from council meetings; and we walk through a new report that says inter-provincial trade barriers cost $200 billion per year.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Niagara Region sparks more outrage from Palestine CoalitionOntario (Attorney General) v. RestouleHussen OK'd “Hate” GuideLawyers say First Nations could get up to $126B after Supreme Court rules Crown breached treatyRemoving domestic trade barriers could boost productivity, add $200 billion to economy annually: CFIBNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 48, we tell you about the Supreme Court's decision that legislatures don't have full immunity from damages when they pass clearly unconstitutional laws; and we explain why the Court rejected our intervention in a case about who decides which firearms are prohibited.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Edmonton Police Commission passes more restrictive rules for public presentations at meetingsCity councillor speaks out after Edmonton Police Commission refuses to release EPS audit planEdmonton Police Commission briefing note on meeting proceduresCanada (Attorney General) v. PowerCCF pleased by SCC ruling no absolute immunity from damages for Charter-violating lawsNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:21 - Government censorship is the wrong answer to society's growing antisemitism, by Joanna Baron and Dan Delmar 8:37 - The University of Windsor ends their pro-Palestine encampment—but violates antisemitism and academic freedom standards, by Michael Geist This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 47, we tell you about a B.C. woman forced to go to the U.S. for cancer care; we discuss a decision that says judges can't just assume vaccines are safe and effective; and we tell you about a win by Saskatchewan in their fight against Trudeau's carbon tax.*Are you a regular listener? Give us feedback by filling out this short survey!*Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Legal bodies shouldn't accept claims of vaccine safety without evidence, B.C. panel finds'Safe for now': Sask. and feds press pause on $28M carbon tax payment in out-of-court dealWinnipeg lawyer gets 6-month suspension for punching student in groin, disciplinary panel rulesJustice minister deletes capital gains video that contained inaccurate informationNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 46, we discuss whether the right to freedom of expression protects naturalized gardens, we explain why Justice Jamal recused himself from the challenge to Quebec's secularism law; and we update you on the brewing constitutional crisis involving the Senate.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Queer rights are in danger in Canada. Pierre Poilievre owns some of the blame Should the Senate block the notwithstanding clause?Howard Anglin and Ray Pennings: Canada is careening towards a constitutional crisis in the Senate Ruck v. City of Mississauga, 2024 ONSC 2579 (CanLII)The gardener who took a Canadian city to court for the right to not mow his lawnBrittlestar video on the LCBONot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 45, we tell you about a case that will force the Supreme Court to grapple with the when police can go onto a person's driveway without violating rights; we get into the controversy over the mayor in Quesnel, B.C.; and we walk you through the U of T injunction decision.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Asleep at the Wheel: Reasonable Expectation of PrivacyR v Singer, 2023 SKCA 123 (CanLII)City of Quesnel seeks to dismiss mayor's lawsuit over censuringQuesnel city council condemns controversial residential school book distributed by mayor's wifePossible Censure and Sanctions for Mayor PaullIs it end days for the U of T encampment? I think so, injunction or not.Demonstrators take down some tents at U of T encampment, plan rally ahead of deadlineNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Matt speaks with Joanna Baron about how government measures during the pandemic undermined civil liberties in North America and beyond.  Episode Notes: - Brian Bird's PhD Thesis: https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/4j03d4180  - Fraser Institute:  https://www.fraserinstitute.org/  - The Forgotten Fundamental Freedoms - Dwight G. Newman https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3803888  - Joanna's book with Christine Van Geyn "Pandemic Panic: How Canadian Government Responses to COVID-19 Changed Civil Liberties Forever" https://a.co/d/0aNNzvLW  - "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" by Emily Oster https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-forgiveness/671879/ 

On Episode 44, we tell you about a family suing a Catholic hospital in Vancouver because it wouldn't perform MAID on site; we discuss how the new 'green-washing' law harms free expression; and we explain the controversy over the new federal human rights commissioner. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Government Appoints New Chief of Canadian Human Rights Commission Who Linked To Articles Comparing Israelis to Nazis, Called for Israel Boycott (Michael Geist)Oil and gas industry making risky play in response to greenwashing law: expertsAlberta government calls bill about backing up environmental claims an 'agenda to create chaos'Pathways Alliance oilsands group removes all website content as Bill C-59 receives major industry pushbackParents sue after St. Paul's Hospital transfers daughter to hospice for assisted deathTransgender woman refused leg wax by Windsor, Ont., salon awarded $35K by human rights tribunalCanadians are inconvenienced and annoyed, but let's be clear, you haven't lost your freedomNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 43, we give a full recap of the hearing at which the University of Toronto requested an injunction to have the People's Circle for Palestine encampment removed. We dig into whether the issues including whether the Charter applies, freedom of speech and trespass.Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

On Episode 42, we dig into the new details about how the government plans to regulate your expression through the Online News Act, the Online Streaming Act and the Online Harms Act. Plus we tell you about a lawyer who got in trouble for calling TMU law a 'clown school.'Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Peter Menzies: Say goodbye to Netflix, Canada? Why the Online Streaming Act might just run them (and other international streamers) out of the country Joanna Baron: The Liberals claim to be the ‘Charter party.' Nothing could be further from the truth 'Is this legal?': Elon Musk questions UBC hiring practices Peter Menzies: Google shuns the big media moguls in decision over news fund—but it's Canadian consumers who will pay the heaviest price Once incarcerated, this Toronto activist was accepted into TMU Law's inaugural year. Now, he's suing the school for $300KHamza v. Law Society of Ontario et al, 2021 ONSC 2023Canadian judge Beverley McLachlin to step down from top court in July – announced days after 2 UK judges quit What's stopping Ontario from passing a law to oust misbehaving councillors?Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

In some countries, judges are elected and affiliated with political parties. Here, they are appointed by the government of the day. Traditionally, the idea has been that they should be non-partisan, independent, and make decisions based on the law and the merits of the case. So, when Premier Doug Ford recently indicated that he wanted to appoint ,like-minded, judges to sit in Ontario courtrooms, the hackles went up in the legal community and beyond. For insight, we welcome: Michael Spratt, partner at the Ottawa criminal law firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners. He's served as a director of the Criminal Lawyers' Association; Mitch Heimpel, director of policy at the public affairs firm, Enterprise Canada;and Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.